Author: Lexi Schweinert

Sen. Rand Paul reflects on January 6th riots anniversary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It’s been nearly one year since the anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riots. News 40 asked Senator Rand Paul what it’s like at the Capitol a year after the violence.  The Senator was in Washington on January 6th last year.  Paul said no one in Kentucky has talked much about the riots, but it’s a different…

Hit artists invite community to benefit concert Friday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Musicians from around the country, some with ties to Bowling Green, are counting down the days to the benefit concert this Friday at SKyPAC.  The concert features hit artists BEXAR, Mills, Twang and Round, Mojo Thunder, Kiss Kiss Bang, Nappy V and more. Each artist has a tie to the community and a passion to help tornado…

Sen. Rand Paul files for re-election, talks Jill Biden coming to town

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Senator Rand Paul announced this morning that he has officially filed for reelection, running for a third term in the United States Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2010. He left his medical practice to get into politics.  News 40 asked what his main priorities are heading into this term and he said he’s…

KSP: Be the voice you hear when you call 911

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Kentucky State Police and Governor Andy Beshear are urging the public to consider a job in telecommunications. Telecommunicators are one of the most essential roles in law enforcement’s ability to respond to emergencies and critical needs.  Right now, there are 45 full time and part time positions open at 14 different post locations around the state.  The…

Toys for Tots and Santa deliver toys to 200 kids on Christmas

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Saturday morning, the Marine Toys for Tots of Southern Kentucky along with the Bowling Green Fire Department gave toys to over 200 children this morning in the Housing Authority.  A list is provided each year to the BGFD of families that request Christmas Assistance.  Toys for Tots filled the need. Janel Doyle, organizer of Toys for…

Kindness for Christmas serves hot meals to public

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Saturday afternoon, the Kentucky Veteran’s Brigade and American Legion Post 23 put together a Christmas event for more than just veterans. From 1-4 p.m. at 208 Dishman Lane, the organizations served fresh, hot meals of ham, mashed potatoes, corn, desserts and more to anyone in the community. Toys were also given out to families and…

Free gifts from Gasper Brewing

On Friday afternoon into Friday night, Gasper Brewing gave out gifts to anyone in need or affected by the tornado.   They had gifts separated by age and gender on the gift tags and multiple stations set up around the brewery.  Staff said they will be there until the last gift card, puzzle, baby doll, and stuffed animal are gone.  On…

Party City throws community event for public

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The City of Bowling Green Parks and Rec and Party City partnered together to put on a community party for kids at Parker Bennett Community Center.  There was live music, pizza, gifts, and more for anyone to enjoy for free from 1 to 3 p.m.. Omar Rogers, Parker Bennett Community Center supervisor, said this was a way to…